Provinces of Canada

A Remarkable Month of August in Quebec City: Sales are in High Gear, Conditions Shift to a Seller’s Market and Prices Increase

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Friday, September 4, 2020
Provinces and territories of Canada, Eastern Canada, Provinces of Canada, QUEBEC, Metro Inc., Geography of Canada

This represents a remarkable 62per cent increase compared to August of last year and the largest sales increase among the provinces six metropolitan areas.

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  • This represents a remarkable 62per cent increase compared to August of last year and the largest sales increase among the provinces six metropolitan areas.
  • Cumulatively since the start of the year, sales in the Quebec City CMA have increased by 19 per cent compared to the same period last year.
  • The Quebec City market is on a roll that has not been slowed down by the pandemic quite the contrary, in fact!"
  • The increase in sales was also notable in the Agglomeration of Quebec City, at 65per cent (535transactions).

Edgewood and Vantage Partner with Rentgrata for Resident Referrals

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
DeKalb County, Georgia, Edgewood, Atlanta, Vantage, Edgewood Park Historic District, Edgewood, Pennsylvania, Edgewood, Geography of the United States, Transport, Provinces of Canada

Following a successful 75-day Rentgrata pilot at five communities, Edgewood and Vantage has budgeted to onboard additional sites in the near future.

Key Points: 
  • Following a successful 75-day Rentgrata pilot at five communities, Edgewood and Vantage has budgeted to onboard additional sites in the near future.
  • "Rentgrata allows a prospective resident to go beyond ratings and reviews, and we feel like the best referrals come from residents," said Wendy Simpson, vice president of marketing for Edgewood and Vantage.
  • Edgewood and Vantage will continue the Rentgrata roll-out over the next fewmonths and into the next budget year.
  • Through hands-on management and enhanced resident services, Edgewood and Vantage have become industry leaders in residential property management.

Quebec City CMA: Spectacular Rebound in Sales as Active Listings Drop

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Eastern Canada, Provinces of Canada, QUEBEC, Urban agglomeration of Quebec City, Geography of Canada, Provinces

In the past year, despite the increase in sales, we had not observed a significant drop in active listings in the Quebec City CMA, except for April and May when the market was put on hold.

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  • In the past year, despite the increase in sales, we had not observed a significant drop in active listings in the Quebec City CMA, except for April and May when the market was put on hold.
  • Sales increased significantly in all areas of the Quebec City CMA in June.
  • The northern periphery of Quebec City registered a spectacular increase in sales, at 108 per cent.
  • Similarly, sales in the agglomeration of Quebec City also rose sharply by 37 per cent.

Ford Government should immediately repeal Bill 124, after Manitoba Court strikes down similar wage restraint legislation as unconstitutional, says Ontario Federation of Labour

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Friday, June 12, 2020
Provinces of Canada, Labor relations, MANITOBA, Doug Ford, Provinces and territories of Canada, Country subdivisions, Trade union, Collective bargaining, ONTARIO, Economy

TORONTO, June 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario unions are renewing their call for the Ford government to repeal Ontarios wage control legislation (Bill 124), after a court ruling struck down a similar law in Manitoba.

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  • TORONTO, June 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario unions are renewing their call for the Ford government to repeal Ontarios wage control legislation (Bill 124), after a court ruling struck down a similar law in Manitoba.
  • This court decision found that the Manitoba wage control legislation is a draconian measure that inhibited and dramatically reduced the collective bargaining and associational rights of unionized public sector workers.
  • This is a major victory for working people in Manitoba, and an affirmation that Ontario workers are justified in challenging similar draconian legislation here in Ontario, said Ontario Federation of Labour President Patty Coates.
  • I hope Doug Ford is watching, and if he is smart, he will repeal Bill 124 before the Ontario courts rule against him.

Atlantica Yield plc:

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Atlántica, Economy of Maine, Economy of New York, Economy of Quebec, Economy of Vermont, Eastern Canada, Provinces and territories of Canada, Provinces of Canada

May 4, 2020 Atlantica Yield (NASDAQ: AY), the sustainable infrastructure company that owns a diversified portfolio of contracted assets in the energy and environment sectors, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2020 before the opening of the market on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • May 4, 2020 Atlantica Yield (NASDAQ: AY), the sustainable infrastructure company that owns a diversified portfolio of contracted assets in the energy and environment sectors, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2020 before the opening of the market on Thursday, May 7, 2020.
  • Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, Atlantica advised participants to access the conference call at least 20 minutes in advance.
  • A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on Atlantica Yield's website.
  • Atlantica Yield plc is a sustainable infrastructure company that owns a diversified portfolio of contracted renewable energy, efficient natural gas, electric transmission and water assets in North & South America, and certain markets in EMEA ( www.atlanticayield.com ).

Fraser Institute News Release: Interest costs consume substantial portion of government revenue in Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and P.E.I.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Atlantic Canada, Provinces of Canada, British North America, The Maritimes, Provinces, Eastern Canada, Acadia, NOVA SCOTIA, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

For example, according to Interest Costs and their Growing Burden on Canadians , this year Newfoundland & Labrador will use 13.5 per cent of its revenue to pay interest on its provincial government debtby far the largest percentage in the country.

Key Points: 
  • For example, according to Interest Costs and their Growing Burden on Canadians , this year Newfoundland & Labrador will use 13.5 per cent of its revenue to pay interest on its provincial government debtby far the largest percentage in the country.
  • Nova Scotia (7.5 per cent), New Brunswick (6.6 per cent) and Prince Edward Island (5.7 per cent) will also spend substantial portions of their revenue this year on provincial government debt interest.
  • Per-person combined interest costs (again, both federal and provincial) in Nova Scotia ($1,370), New Brunswick ($1,317) and P.E.I.
  • This upcoming budget season, governments should remember that taxpayers ultimately pay the costs of government debt, said Alex Whalen.

Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Manitoba join Alberta, Saskatchewan, in adding Knight’s PROBUPHINE® to their provincial drug plans in the fight against the opioid crisis

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Canadian Prairies, Provinces of Canada, Psychoactive drugs, RTT, Morphine, Drugs, Health, Morphinans, Formulary, Saskatchewan, Opioid, BPN

In addition, Manitoba has announced that it will add PROBUPHINE to the Manitoba Drug Benefits Formulary as of March 2nd, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Manitoba has announced that it will add PROBUPHINE to the Manitoba Drug Benefits Formulary as of March 2nd, 2020.
  • These five additional provinces now join public insurance plans administered by Alberta, Saskatchewan, Veterans Affairs Canada and the NIHB.
  • We commend these provincial governments for their decision to publicly fund PROBUPHINEfor patients living with opioid dependence.
  • A similar trend was observed for headache (3.4%, SL BPN; 6.9%, PROBUPHINE) and implant site pruritus (1.1%, SL BPN; 4.6%, PROBUPHINE).

After a busy two years, Prince Edward Island construction industry still projected to be an “island of growth”

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Monday, February 3, 2020
Learning, Provinces of Canada, Apprenticeship, Training, Construction, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, Tradesman, Human behavior, Humans

OTTAWA, Feb. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a busy 2019, Prince Edward Islands construction and maintenance industry continues to experience broad-based expansion.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a busy 2019, Prince Edward Islands construction and maintenance industry continues to experience broad-based expansion.
  • The development of skilled tradespersons in the construction industry takes years, and often requires participation in a provincial apprenticeship program.
  • In 2019, approximately 700 women were employed in Prince Edward Islands construction industry, of which 43% worked directly on construction projects.
  • This report was produced with the support and input of a variety of provincial construction and maintenance industry stakeholders.

VANTAGE TAG SYSTEM, a division of DSG Global Inc., will present its NEW DYNAMIC MARKETING PROGRAM at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida Jan 21 - 24 in Booth #3157

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Vantage, Forward-looking statement, Golf Channel, Transport, Provinces of Canada, Human activities

(OTC: DSGT), a leading golf technology company, announces today that the Company will exhibit its innovative technology products at the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida in Booth #3157.

Key Points: 
  • (OTC: DSGT), a leading golf technology company, announces today that the Company will exhibit its innovative technology products at the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida in Booth #3157.
  • Vantage Tag Systems has developed a new affordable game plan designed for every golf course world-wide.
  • Last year VANTAGE TAG GOLF received over $1 million in orders during and immediately following the show from Vantage products and RAPTOR sales.
  • Forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release, and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update forward-looking statements.

Radient Technologies Inc. Announces Proposed Shares for Debt Transaction

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Friday, December 13, 2019
Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, Economy of Toronto, Economy of Canada, Economies, Provinces of Canada

EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radient Technologies Inc. (Radient or the Company) (TSX Venture: RTI; OTCQX: RDDTF) announces a proposed shares-for-debt transaction in which the Company would issue 192,907 common shares, at a price of CAD $0.41 per share, to an arms length third party creditor of the Company in connection with the settlement of an aggregate of USD $60,000 of debt.

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radient Technologies Inc. (Radient or the Company) (TSX Venture: RTI; OTCQX: RDDTF) announces a proposed shares-for-debt transaction in which the Company would issue 192,907 common shares, at a price of CAD $0.41 per share, to an arms length third party creditor of the Company in connection with the settlement of an aggregate of USD $60,000 of debt.
  • The shares for debt transaction is subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.
  • Radient Technologies is a commercial manufacturer of high quality cannabinoid based formulations, ingredients and products.
  • Forward-looking information includes, without limitation, statements regarding the Companys intention to issue shares in order to settle debt, and the approval of the proposed shares for debt transaction by the TSX Venture Exchange.